Nashbar Cargo Trailer?

[Gojohnnygo.]

I'm looking for a trailer what do you guys and gals think about the Nashbar Cargo Trailer? At only $180.00. I know its not a BOB trailer, Just want to know you think about this trailer, Anybody use one?


http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=141&subcategory=1239&brand=&sku=18733&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat:%20Trailers%20&%20Accessories

[Gojohnnygo.]

Opps, I forgot to add what I'd be using it for. I'll be using it for grocery shopping every 2 weeks and the typical errands. You know Christmas shopping etc. I also don't like panniers(They have their propose) Please don't tell to buy panniers. I'm looking for a trailer. I love my Lowe alpine back pack.

Thanks
Johnny

[Nightshade]

Sorry mate this trailer (with ONLY a 45# capacity) is a firm NOT.
I built one myself that carries a verified 300# with easy out of
WOOD(!!) for about $25.

Do your research on the net , mate.

[cerewa]

Homebuilding is harder than buying pre-made though.

The stuff I've bought that was nashbar brand has been of top quality. But a good backpack can carry 45 lbs- I think for most purposes where a backpack or panniers are not the best solution, a trailer ought to be large enough and strong enough for at least 100lbs. (i.e. 2-wheel trailers). inexpensive child trailers have a lot more capacity than one-wheel trailers.

The bob yak is an option but as you probably noticed, it costs a lot more than the Nashbar knockoff. The difference in weight capacity is significant though. (70 lbs vs 45 lbs)

[Gojohnnygo.]

Sorry mate this trailer (with ONLY a 45# capacity) is a firm NOT.
I built one myself that carries a verified 300# with easy out of
WOOD(!!) for about $25.

Do your research on the net , mate.

Oh I have I've looked at other trailers on http://www.bikesatwork.com/index.html

They don't have what I'm looking for and I don't need a trailer that can haul 300#. I know the hauling capacity is only 45#

Tightwad thank you for the input.:)

Johnny

[Gojohnnygo.]

The stuff I've bought that was nashbar brand has been of top quality. But a good backpack can carry 45 lbs- I think for most purposes where a backpack or panniers are not the best solution, a trailer ought to be large enough and strong enough for at least 100lbs. (i.e. 2-wheel trailers). inexpensive child trailers have a lot more capacity than one-wheel trailers.

The bob yak is an option but as you probably noticed, it costs a lot more than the Nashbar knockoff. The difference in weight capacity is significant though. (70 lbs vs 45 lbs)

Thanks cerewa. I have never had a trailer before an I'm not sure if I'll like having a trailer with two wheels or not. So I think I might spring for the nashbar It should last a few years.

Does anybody own the Nashbar and what is your opinion of this trailer. This trailer is probably to new that very few have it.

Thanks
Johnny

[Fredmertz51]

You REALLY don't want to haul 70# on a single wheel trailer. Maneuvering is horrible with anything over 35#. IMHO My wife and I had bobs, I saved mine just in case, traded hers to a friend for 2 cases of Hamm"s

[ItsJustMe]

I dunno. It looks OK, and is probably better than what I would have DIY'd, but it's close to $200 by the time it's shipped, and I can buy the real thing (BOB YAK) for $300.
I guess I'd probably go for it to save the $100, but if I EVER thought I'd eventually want to tour or do something else I'd want the YAK for anyway, I'd just go with that to start with.

[littlefoot]

you may look into this rig....http://www.actionbent.com/twtrailer.html it's nearly identical to a Bob...and quite a bit cheaper...I have read one review of it...and they seemed pretty happy with it...I've been thinking about trying one...soon as I get done with my latest single speed/fixie project

[Leisesturm]

littlefoot!... !!!... where were you with that link when I was asking about trailers?! Spent the $$$ and bought the Yak. Not unhappy with it but did not enjoy the haircut. Just FYI my GF and I routinely exceed the 70lb limit. I estimate 110lbs on one run we made to Shoprite. So if you could run the Nashbar trailer to 70lb... ... but of course the TW trailer blows it out of the water given that it folds, etc. Handling has never been an issue loaded heavily or not. That said, if we didn't live in NYC I would have bought the Burley Nomad (?). A two wheel design is to be preferred if you live where it is possible to use that much road. Its really not that much, what, <30"? Impossible in NYC, nearby NJ but quite possible elsewhere. Two wheel trailers flat out destroy one wheel designs on price, handling and load capacity. Tongue weight can be nearly nothing with a well designed two wheel trailer. One last thing. The stuff sack on the Yak is extremely well made and visible and the price quoted for a Yak rig usually includes the bag. When you figure that the other designs cost extra for the bag, well the Yak still costs a premium but it is not quite so extreme a differential.

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[treehuggerjd]

I'm not sure what applications you are looking for, but if you're trying to go car-free or just want something for your bike to haul stuff with, I do not suggest a trailer. They are a pain to maneuver in tight spaces, add a lot of length to the bike, decrease handling, and are easily stolen (most are detachable with a little lever- not so safe).

My suggestion is to get an xtracycle (if you are indeed trying to go car-less). I have had one for a little more than a year, and it is perhaps the best cargo carrier that I have ever used on a bike. I've used trailers (from Burly trailers for taking my little sister to school and back, to bob trailers for just hauling stuff. And the xtracycle completely annihilates panniers, too), and have found that the xtracycle is FAR superior in every way. I suggest checking out their site at www.xtracycle.com. Also, just so you know, touring on an xtracycle is gaining quite a following. I myself have never toured with mine (mostly because it's an old rigid mountain bike that needs the nobbies for the commuting I do), but I can very easily see it working.

Whatever you do, though, good luck.

[Gojohnnygo.]

Ok now I'm leaning toward the BOB Yak trailer for just 100 bucks more I just might regret getting the Nashbar.

I don't have to many city streets; I ride mostly on backcountry roads for riding on. So managing my tight turning ability is not a problem. I do have to visit Wally world every 2 months or so. I wish I didn't have to.

Thanks
Johhny